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Hi Madison

I never have pain around my thighs so I'm not sure if that's related to inactivities. No matter how hard, it is very important u stretch the first 10 days every 30 mins. Stretching can help to reduce discomfort or pain.

 

Yes, definitely need at least 12-14 days.

 

Madison, it is normal. U will see the different in 7-10 days. Don't worry.

 

I think it is pretty normal and it will get better. Mine wasn't so bad though. It is also depending on how much has been removed. Did u measure it?

 

Hi Madison

Everyone is so different. I didn't have much pain but in saying that.. I took pain killers even I feel no pain. LOL. So if you want, you can take pain killers 3 times a day for the first 3 days. That's what I did.

 

Good luck Madison and have a speedy recovery.

 

Congrats Kiki. Now only have to concentrate on recovery. I only started stretches 8 hours after and I did it slowly alone. It is important that you try your very best to do stretches every half hour for 2 weeks. It is hard but worth it. Good luck.

 

Just say you are going on holidays. If you are still limping, just say you hurt your legs. 😄

 

Exercise is alright. I didn't have problems. When are you planning to do it?

 

Good luck Madison.

 

He did provided me with I think 3 tablets. I just brought some along just incase. I took all the 3 tablets he gave me and also 2 tablets from my own. So in total I only took 5 tablets for first 5 days. I didn't want to only take painkillers after I feel the pain so I took it even I don't have pain. That's why I didn't suffer much beside tightness and weakness on the legs.

I'm pretty sure you can get painkillers. Just tell the pharmacist you will have surgery soon. If u really can't, can always ask more from Dr Park.

 

I'm pretty happy with my post op results. I have PM you. Check your inbox. 😄

 

Hi Kiki, I'm not sure if I'm completely heal or not. For me it is healed but whenever I compressed it, I get swollen feet. That's all.

I haven't start exercise but I'm planning to start this week. I can run (not very fast) and jump now and I'm 2 and half months post op. I have pretty normal life after 3 weeks. My recovery is fast and the only troublesome thing is compression and scars. I stop stretching since week 7 but whenever I remember I will do it for 1 min. Very rare tho.

 

Vanitygirl, when are u planning to go? I don't know where are you from but if you can try to do it during winter. It will be hard to wear compression socks during summer.

Don't worry too much about the pain. It is bearable and bring along some strong painkillers. The first 3 days I took the painkillers even I'm not in much pain. Lol.. Good luck

 

Hi Vanitygirl

Everyone recovery is different. I stayed for 11 days and it was enough. I have quite easy one as I went everywhere right the second day and I didn't stay overnight at the clinic too. Walking was slow but manageable. Around day 7 I started to walk more comfortably but get tired easily.

I fully gained back my strength on week 7 and able to run around week 9.

 

Hi Vanitygirl

3-4cm reduction does make a big different. My pre-op is 38 and post op is around 34-35. I can see it is more straighter and slimmer.

I think u will have to take into consideration about the incision too. Dr Park only cut 2cm long and Dr Jong is 4cm. To be very honest, it is already hard for 2cm scars to go away, i cannot imagine having 4cm scars.

Hope this helps.

 

Hi Kiki, my scars are not so bad. It is only 2cm long and I started using scar gel after 7 weeks post op. The scars definitely get lighter but I think will take more than half year to fully fade.

 

Good question babyangel. I would like to know too.

I am 2 months post op and has stop compression. Size went up 1cm but stay the same for 2 days now. The only thing is the numbness or tingling feeling came back.

 

Looking hot Leela. I'm very happy for you especially your results and recovery so far.

 

Yes I can walk down stairs since 7 days post op without pain but little discomfort. I guess that's because I forced myself to walked down stairs at subway since one day post op. I was in so much pain and sweat like crazy. I did that every couple days. To be honest, I don't know how I did it.

 

For those who had the surgery, when did you or intend to stop bandaging? Those who already stop bandaging, how much did the size increased?

Thanks

 

Hi Leela

I did it myself too and I took out 49ml first time, 6ml second time and 9ml yesterday. What's your last aspiration at the clinic? 1ml sounds like nothing at all and u might have done it wrong. Did u try to pull the needle in and out slowly?

 

Yes, that's the one I tried and it was hard and took a while to be able to sit properly and it hurts a bit. Normal kneel is ok for me but not the Japanese/yoga style.

 

You are right Plasticsecret. It is hard to kneel down. I can but I did it real slow and it was really tight and a little painful. Another thing to worry about. This is a long hard road of recovery.

 

Interesting. I will try when I get home to see if I can kneel down and I will let you know later.